This new edition of the classic Waller & Williams Criminal Law text retains its relevance in legal and policy debates in criminal justice, providing a critical analysis of legal developments while remaining accessible for students in law schools. The 13th edition includes new leading cases from the principal appellate courts in New South Wales, Victoria and the High Court of Australia, as well as the latest legislative provisions that have significantly changed the fabric of the criminal law. This book unites the principal authoritative sources of the criminal law and a critical appraisal and evaluation of its doctrines. It offers comparative and policy insights into legal developments of the two common law jurisdictions of Victoria and New South Wales. Features* Clear structure for each offence * Contextual notes on the development of the law and its application * Critical policy appraisal of legal developments * Extracts of key cases supplemented with explanations and illustrations Related Titles Crofts, Criminal Law Elements, 5th ed, 2015 Howie & Johnson, LNAA Annotated Criminal Legislation New South Wales, 2016-2017 Nash, LNAA Annotated Criminal Legislation Victoria, 2016-2017

Waller & Williams Criminal Law provides a critical yet accessible analysis of criminal law in New South Wales and Victoria. It includes comprehensive coverage of all key principles, combining selected principal sources of the criminal law with critical appraisal and evaluation of its doctrines. Current legal and policy debates in criminal justice are highlighted and comparative and policy insights into legal developments of the two common law jurisdictions are provided. The clear discussion and analysis of criminal law concepts makes it an ideal resource for law students and the authoritative discussion is an essential reference for practitioners in the area. The 14th edition includes new leading cases from the principal appellate courts in New South Wales, Victoria and the High Court of Australia, as well as the latest legislative provisions. Recent developments include: * changes to the Victorian law on attempted rape * new incitement offences in NSW * significant new cases on the mental element for drug importation * changes to the law of excessive self defence, and abortion, in NSW * new cases on duress as a defence to murder in Victoria * sexual assault and cognate offences, including law of mistake and affirmative consent Features * Clear structure for each offence * Contextual notes on the development of the law and its application * Critical policy appraisal of legal developments * Extracts of key cases supplemented with explanations and illustration Related Titles * Crofts, Criminal Law Elements, 6th ed, 2018 * Finlay & Kirchengast, Criminal Law in Australia, 2nd ed, 2020 * Howie & Johnson, Annotated Criminal Legislation NSW, 2019-2020 * Nash, Annotated Criminal Legislation Victoria, 2019-2020

This publication is a practical guide to the law on mental health issues that arise within the criminal justice framework in New South Wales. It offers comprehensive coverage and clear explanations of all of the important topics in this field and is an ideal resource for lawyers, mental health professionals, correctional health personnel, and anyone else engaged in the fields of criminal law and forensic mental health, or students with an interest in pursuing studies or a career in these areas. All chapters have been fully revised, updated and, in many cases, significantly expanded. The operation of the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 is dealt with in detail. New to this edition are the chapters on the management of forensic and correctional patients, infanticide, and a comprehensive chapter on the assessment and management of risk, including a section on the Crimes (Serious Sex Offenders) Act 2006.

Waller & Williams Criminal Law Text and Cases, 14th edition An authoritative source for the criminal law of New South Wales and Victoria Criminal Law Elements, 7th edition Essential elements of criminal law in common law states

An authoritative source for the criminal law of New South Wales and Victoria.